IBM Development Environment Overview 2.1

Duration

3 hours

Overview

Description

This course discusses the use of mainframe data sets and database files to store organizational data and examines the batch and online methods used to process that data. Widely used mainframe programming languages such as COBOL, PL/I, C++, REXX, CLIST and Java are discussed along with their current role in today's z/OS environment.

Audience

This course is designed for people interested in a career in z/OS application or system programming, that require a broad background on mainframe processing and programming concepts and application.

Prerequisites

Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment course, or equivalent knowledge of mainframe concepts.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

List the attributes of commonly used z/OS data sets

Describe characteristics of IMS and Db2 databases

Explain the differences between the CICS, IMS and Websphere MQ transaction systems